Tennova Hospice - Clarksville

Happy Nurses Week. We appreciate our nurses and we know that they have hearts of gold and truly care for all of their patients beyond measure. Thank you Nurses for all that you do and the love you show to every life you touch! ❤️

We will never forget those who have departed this life. Tennova Hospice was so honored to serve your loved one and your family. We would be privileged for you to attend our Memorial Service on April 11, 2024 at 1 pm. at Hilldale Church of Christ. Please let us know if you can attend.

Please join us for our Grief Support Group monthly meeting. We are here for you and look forward to seeing you. .

Our dedicated nurses are out today providing the very best care and attention to all of our precious patients. Stay safe, keep warm and be careful out there❤️

The sky looks different when you have someone you love up there.

Join our amazing team at Tennova Hospice and our LHC Group partners.

Mark your calendars! Our next meeting is Jan 18th!

What not to say to a griever... I truly do believe that people are coming from a thoughtful place when they say things to someone who is grieving, but unfortunately, they are unaware of how unkind, and sometimes even hurtful, it can come off to those who are hearing it. Things I would not recommend you say to a griever: “Shouldn...

From our family to yours, thank you for choosing us to be a part of your journey in 2023. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers. Remember, we are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

When it comes to resolutions for the new year, what are you promising to do for your health in 2024? Our vision for the future is to improve the quality of life in the United States by transforming the delivery of healthcare services.

Happy Kwanzaa! Today marks the first day of the holiday celebration of African heritage, culture, values, and principles. During the 7-day celebration, let us come together and reflect on the communities we serve, the work we do in helping more people and the faith we have in our collective purpose.

Merry Christmas from our LHC Group Family to yours! ❄️
Our Christmas wish is that you all get to celebrate the holiday safely and meaningfully.

Grief is a natural experience that helps a person process the pain of loss and allows them to move toward healing. The stages of grief are not necessarily linear, meaning people may not go through them in an exact order.

Grief is known to consist of seven stages.

1. Shock: a numbed disbelief in response to the news of a loss. It may serve as an emotional buffer to prevent someone from feeling overwhelmed.

2. Denial: refuting the reality of the loss or any associated feelings that come with the news of loss. Once they accept the reality they can begin to move forward through the healing process.

3. Anger: during this stage, one may direct their anger toward the person they lost, doctors, family members, or even religious entities. This stage replaces the numbness of shock and denial. Remember that it is important to address anger.

4. Bargaining: this involves thoughts such as “I will do anything for someone to take away the pain.” This stage may come at any point within the grieving process and is often accompanied by guilt.

5. Depression: at this stage, a person may experience feelings of emptiness and extreme sadness. They may also withdraw from daily activities, family, friends, and things they once enjoyed.

6. Testing: this is the process of trying to find solutions that offer a means of dealing with the loss. Some may drift in and out of other grieving stages during this time.

7. Acceptance: although this is the final stage of the grieving process it does not mean people must feel OK about a loss. Rather, it means they realize that the loss is their new reality and they understand that while life will not continue as it did before, it will still go on and they will too.

Missing loved ones during Christmas is normal, but that doesn’t mean it’s not difficult. Family and togetherness are such big parts of the holiday season. It may seem strange to do things that remind you of your loved one who passed away during the holidays, but it may make you feel better to honor their memory at Christmas. ❤️